Shaws Break Ice With Dixon Phone Call From Soviet Ship
William Shaw and Amy Shaw called their son Charles from the Soviet icebreaker Kaptain Sorokin on the Yenisei River near Dickson. Reporters Boris Ivanov and Vitali Konzhukov say the Shaws had visited Kyarka and Norlisk, rode snowmobiles, and traveled the world’s northernmost railroad, planning to return to Dixon after about 10 days abroad.
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Krill
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Hal Roberts Adopt-a-Kid Fund Renamed for Memorial Pool Aid
The Dix on Park District renames the Adopt-a-Kid program in memory of Hal Roberts who died last week. Donations fund season passes for underprivileged children with applications due May 19 at 804 Palmyra Avenue. Pass prices range from 30 to 70 dollars, with eligibility up to 15,000 dollar family income.
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Martin eyes clean campaign in possible Senate bid
U S Rep Lynn Martin signals a clean campaign if she challenges Paul Simon for the Illinois Senate seat. She suggests Lincoln-Douglas style debates and notes she has not decided to run, promising to contrast positions without personal attacks while proposing statewide debates to illuminate differences.
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Exxon uses steam to scrub oil spill zones in Alaska
Exxon crews slow progress on the Prince William Sound cleanup 38 days after the Valdez disaster as steam and boiling water replace cold washing to scour beaches killing life. Fishermen expect to cut last year's harvest by about half amid restricted waters and ongoing oil concerns.
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Prince William Sound
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